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    Happy Donut

    4.3 (218 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Donuts & fritters
    Sabrina H.

    Happy Donut makes me one happy girl! It was pouring rain outside and the thought of a nicely warmed fritter enticed me. We called ahead to ask if they had any more in their case, and to our surprise, they had three: apple, blueberry, and banana! We quickly made the drive and were greeted with a sweet aroma that filled the air. We decided on the blueberry and banana crumb cake donuts, blueberry fritter, and were lucky enough to try the banana fritter as well. All of them were super duper tasty. My personal favorite was the blueberry fritter since it was my first time having one. We will definitely be back to try other offerings, such as the classic apple fritter and various cronuts. The lady working, Sylvia, was so so kind. We had a nice conversation with her and she informed us that they also operate Rainbow Donuts, which we have visited before and loved. Thank you Sylvia for the wonderful hospitality! :) Come here for some of the best donuts in East Bay!

    Simba G.

    My job loved the donuts. The variety of toppings. Quality is excellent. No doubt I will return soon

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    Ed U.

    When I've seen the sign for this or any of their numerous locations, I've asked myself the probing question what would make a donut happy. After all, the donut is presumably the victim of a happy donut eater, and it would be mere residue in the digestive tract, wouldn't it? However, I didn't trouble the proprietress of this shop with my rhetorical inquiry. She just wanted to know which dozen I plan to order. It likely disappointed her that I ordered just one, a nice plain $1.35 Ube Donut (photo: https://bit.ly/39zQ3H4) with a small $1.40 cup of coffee (photo: https://bit.ly/3G51xON). It didn't diminish her good humor though. There wasn't any indoor seating, so I took my donut and coffee to the parking lot to imbibe them. That made me a Happy Donut Eater. DONUT - 4 stars...I like ube, not overly sweet AMBIANCE - 3 stars...well, it's a typical shop in the chain SERVICE - 4 stars...the owner was a stitch TOTAL - 4 stars...well, the donuts are happy RELATED - Exploring Albany? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3ebRKbk

    1 dozen donuts
    Tiffany Y.

    I wanted to pickup donuts for some co-workers and found this place on the way with good reviews! Before I came, I called to confirm they were open and that the cost of a dozen donuts was $13. The service is quick, but it's not very friendly. I felt very rushed and it was hard to understand questions because they were getting muffled and spoke so quickly. In the end, I was given a lecture by the employee about not listening, which was not a great way to start the morning haha. I was told at the register that the price for the dozen was $13, but my card ended up being charged $18. I should have checked more closely when I was being rung up, but I wasn't even offered a receipt. The cake donut I tried was nice and moist and my co-workers really enjoyed the donuts, but I'm not sure I would come back here again because of the service.

    Coffee is always on point using local grinds, sweets are always solid. The owner is super generous and courteous. Good music btw!!

    Maple bacon donut. Couldn't wait lol & the caramel macchiato which was also really good ! Slightly strong but great for a true coffee lover

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    Yelp hours are accurate! Just called and confirmed. Google Maps is NOT up to date.

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    stop buying up allthe red velvet donuts. i have to come a long way to buy them! My favorite

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    I love this place great service. I recommend it donuts made fresh everyday. My son loves coming here. The owner is awesome.

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    Will they be open 24/7 again after the pandemic?

    Hi Thompson C: can you possibly take photo(s) then post, your current pricing display panels? The photo rate boards on your Yelp are very outdated and I can't find your rates or online anywhere. Would help us decide ahead, or call in order. Thanks.

    Posted them up! Sorry for the delay.

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